Saturday, Aug. 3: Keep guests entertained and satiated this summer. Learn how to whip up small plates using fresh ingredients with the staff at the Culinary Institute of America-San Antonio. $39.95, 10am-2pm, 312 Pearl Pkwy, Building 3, (210) 554-6400.

Saturday, Aug. 3: What’s better than finishing a race and rehydrating with cold beer? Nothing, that’s what. The Battle for Mac Park is the second race in the Alamo City Marathon Challenge. Each 8K or 16K race includes music, food and Alamo Beer. The staff from Ranger Creek Brewstillery will be on hand to answer questions about their brewery, as well. $45-$55, 6:30pm, McAllister Park Pavilion No. 2, 13102 Jones Maltsberger, scallywompus.com.

Sunday, Aug. 4: So you tried your hand at gardening and now you’ve got a surplus of berries, peaches, tomatoes or what have you? Try canning. This Best of Summer Canning course at Sur La Table will walk you through the basics of making peach lavender jam, blueberry lemon honey jam, spicy pickled corn and green tomato chutney. $69, 3:30-5:30pm, 15900 La Cantera Pkwy, (210) 978-5586, surlatable.com.